We live in a social phase in which almost all areas of our everyday life are determined by patriarchal power structures and in which the right to live in the gender we perceive as correct is still inadequately implemented and recognized. Therefore, today we are presenting 5 books that you must read if you are interested in the topic of feminism, gender and/or patriarchal power structures and want to recognize, understand and change the cultural and social structures and grievances a little more!
“The Last Days of the Patriarchy” by Margarete Stokowski
“The Last Days of Patriarchy” is less a story than a comprehensive collection of columns by Margarete Stokowski from 2011-2018. In ten thematic chapters, the injustices between the genders are shown and the role of women in society is repeatedly discussed.
“Bottom free” by Margarete Stokowski
Like the book “The Last Days of the Patriarchy”, the book “Untenrum frei” is also about gender injustice. But this time, in the form of a story, Margarete Stokowski gives an insight into the life of a girl who, over the course of the book, begins to think about the grievances in society and the role clichés that accompany them.
“I am Linus” by Linus Giese
“I am Linus” by Linus Giese could be seen as a kind of experience report from a trans man, which, among other things, deals a lot with the topics of gender and patriarchy. In a gripping and touching way, Linus describes the arduous process of mastering one's own body and works through gender ideas and gender stereotypes.
“Amateur” by Thomas Page McBee
The book “Amateur” by Thomas Page McBee is also a book by a trans man that reports on gender relations in our society. This book also deals with how patriarchal role models are also bad for men.
“Down Girl: The Logic of Misogyny” by Kate Manne
“Why did over half of white women voters vote for Donald Trump in 2016? Why did Hillary Clinton receive so much hate in return? For Kate Manne the answer is: misogyny.” In her book “Down Girl: The Logic of Mysogyny,” philosopher Kate Manne shows how our societies are still determined by social structures that, among other things, create the expectation that women owe men care and recognition.
